Safe Workplace for mobile release notes
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Summary of Safe Workplace for mobile release notes
Safe Workplace for mobile is an application available on the ServiceNow Store that provides users with mobile access to features from the Emergency Response Management and Safe Workplace product suites. Originally named Emergency Response Management for Now® Mobile, the app was renamed to Safe Workplace for mobile to better reflect its capabilities. It enables employees to report their health status and allows managers to view, update, and reassign tasks related to employee health and safety reporting.
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Version Highlights
- Localization: Since its initial release, the app has progressively expanded localization support, now offering translations in over 22 languages to enhance accessibility for global users.
- Security and Compliance: Recent updates include security fixes and adjustments to Access Control Lists (ACLs) to improve data protection and user access management.
- New Features: Introduction of features such as exemption requests and a common structure for requesting consent to privacy policies to support compliance and user interaction.
- Bug Fixes and Minor Updates: Ongoing maintenance includes bug fixes and translation engine improvements to ensure smooth user experience.
Important Notices for Employers and Government Agencies
Employers and government agencies are responsible for the implementation and legal compliance of the application within their organizations. ServiceNow emphasizes that the app’s provided templates and language are not legal advice and must be tailored to meet specific legal requirements, including data protection and employment laws.
For government agencies, the app is offered free of charge for a limited or extended period without any payment obligation. Agencies must confirm usage permissions with their Ethics Office and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Practical Benefits for ServiceNow Customers
- Enables streamlined health status reporting and monitoring through mobile devices.
- Supports multilingual workforces via extensive localization.
- Enhances compliance management through privacy consent features and security updates.
- Allows flexible task management for managers overseeing employee health and safety.
- Provides a scalable tool adaptable to various organizational and regulatory needs.
Version history for the Safe Workplace for mobile application on the ServiceNow Store.
Version history
- Version 2.10.5 - June 2026
- Fixed: Remediated non-Glide ACLs
- Version 2.10.3 - August 2025
- Changed: Minor ACL updates
- Version 2.10.1 - January 2024
- Security fixes.
- Version 2.10.0 - May 2022
- New: Localization for features
- Version 1.35.0 - January 2022
- New: Localization for 22 languages other than English. Translations are available for features released up until the December 16, 2021 release.
- Version 2.7.0 - October 2021
- New: Exemption request
- Version 2.6.0 - August 2021
- Fixed: Minor bug
- Version 2.5.0 - July 2021
- Changed: Updates to the translation engine
- Version 2.4.0 - May 2021
- New: Additional translations
- Version 2.3.0 - April 2021
- Fixed: Minor bug
- Version 2.2.0 - December 2020
- New: Support for a common structure to request consent to various privacy policies
- Version 2.1.0 - November 2020
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- New:
- New catalog item icons
- Localization for features from the October 15 release
- New:
- Version 2.0.0 - October 2020
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- New: Localization for features from the October 1 release
- Changed: The application name was changed from Emergency Response Management for Now Mobile to Safe Workplace for mobile
- Version 1.2.0 - October 2020
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- New: Safe Workplace applications are accessible from the mobile app
- Fixed: Minor bug fixes
- Version 1.1.0 - August 2020
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- New: Localization for features from the June 4 release
- Version 1.0.1 - June 2020
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- New: Updated localization for:
- Japanese
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Brazilian Portuguese
- Korean
- Simplified Chinese
- New: Updated localization for:
- Version 1.0.0 - May 2020
- The Emergency Response Management for Now Mobile application provides a mobile experience for the Emergency Response apps. In the initial version, users will be able to report on their health status. Managers will also be able to view the health status of their employees, report status on behalf of their employees as well as the ability to reassign tasks which are currently assigned to their direct reports.
Notice regarding use by employers
All decisions in connection with the implementation of this application are at the sole decision of the Employer utilizing this application. Employers agree that use of the application is not a representation by ServiceNow regarding the application’s compliance with any law or regulation and any suggested language provided out of the box with the application does not constitute legal advice by ServiceNow.
Employers remain solely responsible for complying with their legal obligations under applicable law, including (but not limited to) data protection and employment laws, and should modify any language within the templates provided to meet the Employers’ specific requirements.
Notice regarding use by government agencies
ServiceNow is offering this application to government agencies and their authorized users, not to employees of government agencies in their individual capacities. Use of this application is being offered free of charge for a limited or extended time period and with no expectation of payment from the government agency to ServiceNow for use during that time period, nor does usage create an actual or implied future obligation on behalf of the government. ServiceNow hereby expressly waives any future claims for payment from the agency in connection with usage of the application. Government customers are solely responsible to confirm with the agency’s Ethics Office or its authorized representative that acceptance and usage of the application is permissible.
All decisions in connection with the implementation of this application are at the sole decision of the government agency utilizing this application. Agencies remain solely responsible for complying with their legal obligations under applicable laws and regulations, including (but not limited to) data protection and employment laws and regulations, and should modify any language within the templates provided to meet the agency’s specific requirements.